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There’s always something new to do in order to maintain your home. Included on that never-ending to-do list is occasionally replacing your windows. On the surface, this task seems relatively straightforward. You just pop out the old window and insert the new window, right? But,...

Recently we discussed the tools and equipment you would need for building your new home deck. But, even once the deck is built there is still more work to be done. While finishing a wooden deck isn’t a requirement, it’s certainly highly recommended. The goal...

There are a number of good reasons to replace your home windows. Whether you’re doing it for resale or because they’re old, worn out or drafty, replacing windows is a pretty big project you’ll want to research before getting started. Here are a few good...

Energy-efficient windows can help make your home more comfortable as well as reduce your utility bills. Basically, energy-efficient windows reduce the amount of heat that enters or escapes through the windows. How do you know if a window is energy efficient? Certification programs such as...

For many years, wood windows were considered the benchmark for homes. Even as little as a couple decades ago wood represented roughly half of the windows in private homes. So what happened? Basically, vinyl came along and offered a less expensive and low maintenance option....